PsychologyAugust 7, 2026
enfortumab
en-FOR-tyoo-mab
Definition
A therapeutic antibody-drug conjugate used in cancer treatment, specifically designed to target and deliver medication to cells expressing certain surface proteins.
Etymology
The term is a proprietary pharmaceutical name, likely derived from combining parts of words related to its structural properties, such as the prefix 'en-' and roots implying its function as a monoclonal antibody (the '-mab' suffix).
In the news
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